Sea Hail Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sea hail Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 3 N,34 27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.050000
  • Longitude: 34.450000
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEA HAIL
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 141.1 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 8745
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2710/84 16.10.85 EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN 270300N, 342700E, ABOUT 30M S OF ENTRANCE TO GULF OF SUEZ. (LL, 28 & 30.9.85). NCA, PLOTS IN 900MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY. 11.7.88 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 270312N, 342842E IN OVER 1000MTRS ON RUSSIAN 41001 [MAY'87 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 1999

Circumstances of loss

30.9.85 DEVELOPED ENGINE TROUBLE, FOLLOWED BY AN EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM, AND SANK ABOUT 2 HRS LATER. WAS ON PASSAGE GDYNIA TO INDIA. (LL, 28 & 30.9.85) VESSEL, BUILT 1970, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA HAIL SHIPPING LTD. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the SEA HAIL wreck located?

The SEA HAIL wreck is located at coordinates 27 3 N,34 27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEA HAIL?

The seabed around the SEA HAIL lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the SEA HAIL sink?

The SEA HAIL sank on Sep 27, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SEA HAIL discovered?

The wreck of the SEA HAIL was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SEA HAIL belong to?

The SEA HAIL belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SEA HAIL carrying?

The SEA HAIL was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the SEA HAIL?

The SEA HAIL had a tonnage of 8745 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEA HAIL?

The SEA HAIL is classified as a motor vessel.

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